AWS Network Architect, Senior

The Opportunity:

Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud,” but not everyone knows how to secure it. As a cloud security architect, you know how to assess and implement requirements that ensure the safety of information systems and protect them against intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. What if you could use your advanced cloud security skills to secure the perimeter of a civilian agency? We need you to guide the development of cloud-based security architectures for some of the civilian agency's most critical systems.

As a cloud security architect on our team, you’ll secure an AWS-based network to support critical operations. You’ll recommend tools and capabilities based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of various on-premise, cloud-based, and hybrid resources to address the risk management framework (RMF). Your technical expertise will be vital as you work to ensure standards are met with information assurance and security requirements.

This is an opportunity to use the latest cloud technologies as you look for ways to secure your customer’s environment. You’ll continue to strengthen your skills in AWS, Palo Alto Firewalls, Hybrid Connectivity and WAN, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Zero Trust Architecture while mentoring tomorrow’s cloud security experts.

Help us transform and secure financial markets with cloud technology.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience architecting and managing complex AWS network environments

• 3+ years of experience deploying and managing Palo Alto VM-Series firewalls within a public cloud environment (AWS), including with Global Protect, Panorama, and security policy orchestration

• 2+ years of experience with Terraform or CloudFormation, including using IaC to deploy major networking components to ensure repeatable and documented environments

• Experience with Hybrid Connectivity and WAN, including configuring and troubleshooting AWS Direct Connect, Site-to-Site VPNs, and SD-WAN integrations to maintain hybrid-cloud connectivity

• Knowledge of Transit Gateway architecture and VPC Peering in multi-account environments

• Knowledge of implementing Zero Trust or TIC 3 principles within an AWS or Palo Alto ecosystem

• Ability to function as the sole Network Architect or Engineer to be responsible for discovery, documentation, and execution with minimal supervision

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty Certification

• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Certification

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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